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Setting the record straight in Arroyo Grande

Written on 24 Oct, 2016 in Featured, Opinion | 21 comments

OPINION by LEANN AKINS I am writing to help set the record straight about “the lack of civility” in the Arroyo Grande political landscape. Mayor Jim Hill and various citizens have been accused of being uncivil to staff and members... (Continue reading)

Adam Hill’s threats play out in public and in private

Written on 23 Oct, 2016 in Featured, Opinion | 35 comments

OPINION by DEBBIE PETERSON I ran for the San Luis Obispo County District 3 supervisor seat because I was deeply troubled by the way Supervisor Adam Hill operates. After several of his attacks on constituents who didn’t share his views... (Continue reading)

Candidate differences highlighted during Los Osos debate

Written on 22 Oct, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 15 comments

Los Osos Community Services District Board hopefuls showed their differences and experience levels at the Oct. 20 debate hosted by the League of Women Voters Five candidates are running for two seats on the Los Osos board. Candidates Julie Tacker,... (Continue reading)

Carbajal and Fareed get testy at Cal Poly debate

Written on 21 Oct, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 26 comments

During a debate rife with personal attacks and leading questions, Democrat Salud Carbajal showed he does not intend to stop discussing Republican Justin Fareed’s supposed support for presidential candidate Donald Trump. Fareed revealed he cannot name anything about Carbajal which... (Continue reading)

Honesty and independence matter, vote for Dan Carpenter

Written on 20 Oct, 2016 in Featured, Opinion | 18 comments

OPINION by SAM BLAKESLEE After long and careful thought, I’ve decided to endorse Dan Carpenter in the District 3 supervisor race, the district in which I reside. It wasn’t an easy decision because this race has become highly contentious. Many... (Continue reading)

Steve Martin flips on Nipomo rail spur

Written on 20 Oct, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 17 comments

Paso Robles mayor and San Luis Obispo County supervisor candidate Steve Martin has changed his position on the Nipomo rail spur project. Martin initially supported the Phillips 66’s proposed rail spur, but he now says, if elected, he would most... (Continue reading)

SLO County accused of using taxpayer money to push sales tax

Written on 20 Oct, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 20 comments

A pair of taxpayers associations have filed a complaint with the California Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) alleging San Luis Obispo County and the county’s regional transportation agency illegally used taxpayer dollars to promote a sales tax initiative on the... (Continue reading)

Santa Barbara News-Press first daily paper to endorse Trump

Written on 19 Oct, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 21 comments

The Santa Barbara News-Press recently endorsed Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, becoming the first daily newspaper in the United States to do so during the general election cycle. Despite facing criticism for the endorsement, the Santa Barbara daily is sticking... (Continue reading)

Porn studios employ California blackout to counter condom initiative

Written on 19 Oct, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 13 comments

California porn connoisseurs are stumbling into digital barriers which could be impeding them from getting their daily fix. In response to a state ballot measure that calls for requiring adult film performers to wear condoms during sexual intercourse, several pornography... (Continue reading)

Dawn doesn’t have a Legg to stand on

Written on 18 Oct, 2016 in Featured, Opinion | 10 comments

OPINION by RON ARNOLDSEN So let’s see. Dawn Ortiz-Legg wants to be a lawmaker. However, she can’t grasp the 6th amendment? Part of which states that when arrested you have the right to an attorney, if you cannot afford an... (Continue reading)